Sherco SM 4.5i-F Black Panther vs TM Racing SMX 450 F Comp (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Sherco SM 4.5i-F Black Pantherstacks up against the TM Racing SMX 450 F Comp. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSherco SM 4.5i-F Black PantherTM Racing SMX 450 F Comp
Model year20112010
Price
Engine449 cc449 cc
Weight109 kg
Seat height35 mm
Fuel capacity2.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. BremoSingle disc. Brembo radial pump and caliper
Rear brakesSingle disc. bremoSingle disc. Nissin radial pump and caliper
Tires3.50-17 / 5.00-17 120/70-ZR17 / 150/60-ZR17

Sherco SM 4.5i-F Black Panther vs TM Racing SMX 450 F Comp — which should you buy?

Picking between the Sherco SM 4.5i-F Black Panther and the TM Racing SMX 450 F Comp usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Sherco SM 4.5i-F Black Panther brings its published horsepower in a 109 kg package, while the TM Racing SMX 450 F Comp counters with its own power figure.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: